• "Pharrell's Festival, Tech Boom, and Drug Bust: Virginia Beach Local Pulse"

  • Jan 4 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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"Pharrell's Festival, Tech Boom, and Drug Bust: Virginia Beach Local Pulse"

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  • Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for January 4, 2025.

    We're starting off the week with some significant news from City Hall. The City Council is set to vote on Tuesday on whether to issue an ultimatum to the festival spearheaded by Virginia Beach native and music mogul Pharrell Williams. This decision could have a major impact on our city's cultural scene, so we'll be keeping a close eye on this development.

    Moving on to the job market, Virginia Beach is emerging as a thriving tech hub in 2025. Major companies like USAA and Ferguson Enterprises are driving this boom, with high-demand roles such as Software Engineers and Data Engineers seeing salaries reach up to $198,000 and $191,000, respectively. The tech scene is growing fast, with a projected job market growth of 25% by 2031. Companies like Amazon are investing heavily in the area, creating over 1,000 new tech jobs with their robotics fulfillment center. Entry-level tech salaries average around $59,000, with the potential to reach six figures. This is exciting news for anyone looking to break into the tech industry.

    In real estate news, we don't have any major updates on notable property sales or new development projects today. However, we do know that the local tech ecosystem is getting a boost from innovative companies like IPConfigure and Ferguson Enterprises, who are expanding their operations and bringing cutting-edge projects in cloud computing and AI.

    From City Hall, we have a few updates on upcoming meetings and discussions. The City Council has a packed schedule for the next few weeks, including briefings on the General Assembly update and the Innovation Park update. These discussions will shape the future of our city, so it's important to stay informed.

    Weather-wise, it's looking like a chilly day today, with temperatures in the mid-40s. This might impact some of the outdoor activities and events planned for today, so be sure to check the forecasts before heading out.

    In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, we do know that companies like Doma Technologies are investing $3.7 million and creating over 300 new tech jobs in the area.

    Looking ahead to the next few days, there are several community events worth mentioning. The Ferguson Center for the Arts is hosting a "Christmas Extravaganza" featuring Huntley, the Virginia native who won "The Voice" almost a year ago. This promises to be a fantastic show, so be sure to check it out.

    In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today. However, we do know that our local schools are always working hard to provide the best education for our children.

    On a feel-good note, we have a heartwarming story about a local resident who recently adopted two goldendoodle puppies to help with the empty nest transition. It's always great to hear about our community coming together and supporting each other.

    Finally, in today's crime report, police in Virginia Beach seized more than 150 pounds of methamphetamine, marking the largest seizure of the drug in the department's history. This is a significant development in our city's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.

    This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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